Author & Illustrator: Gene Luen Yang
Why Selected: In Class Suggestion and graphic novel example
Literary Merit: This graphic novel wraps several stories into one as seemingly different characters meet in the end. Basically it preaches sticking with who you are and not trying to be someone that you think everyone else will like. The pictures are well done and the flow is good. It's funny and deep.
Share: Not really a class read or a read aloud, but I'd offer it to a reluctant reader or someone who likes Graphic Novels. It has a good lesson in it, so it might work in the right class setting.
Appeal: Older ages, 7-9 grades.
Awards: Printz - 2007
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